Crystal Palace vs Tottenham | Premier League Preview & Betting Tips

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham — Premier League, 28 December 2025

A lively London clash to round off the festive fixtures, with both sides looking to steady the ship and build momentum going into the new year.

🗞️ Introduction

Crystal Palace have quietly put together a solid campaign and remain awkward opponents for anyone, especially in South London. Tottenham arrive under pressure after a frustrating run, knowing performances haven’t quite matched expectations.

Selhurst Park should be rocking, as always, with a hostile home crowd and a strong travelling support adding to the edge. These London meetings are rarely dull.

Palace tend to line up compact and disciplined, while Spurs look to dominate possession and play at a higher tempo. It’s control versus resilience.

🔑 Tactical Trends

Palace average 47% possession but are efficient when they break, scoring 1.24 goals per game and conceding just over one. They’re well-organised and hard to play through.

Tottenham see more of the ball at 52% possession and score slightly more, but defensive gaps remain, conceding 1.35 goals per match and struggling when games open up.

Set pieces could be key here — both sides score and concede regularly from dead-ball situations.

📋 Form

Palace’s last ten bring four wins, four draws and two defeats, with 12 goals scored and 11 conceded. They’ve been consistent and tough to beat.

Tottenham over the same spell have two wins, two draws and six defeats, conceding heavily at times despite scoring in most matches.

📊 Average goals scored per game
Crystal Palace
1.24
Tottenham
1.47

📊 Average goals conceded per game
Crystal Palace
1.12
Tottenham
1.35

📊 Clean sheet percentage
Crystal Palace
24%
Tottenham
24%

📊 Average possession
Crystal Palace
47%
Tottenham
52%

🏟️ Home vs Away Form

Palace at Selhurst Park have taken points in four of their last five, averaging close to two goals scored and keeping things tight defensively.

Tottenham away from home have struggled, losing four of their last five on the road and conceding freely.

⚔️ Attack vs Defence
Goals For
Goals Against

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BTTS Likelihood
KickTheBookies BTTS likelihood
61%
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Expected Goals (xG) Match-up
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Both sides create similar quality chances, but neither has been especially convincing defensively.

⚖️ Head-to-Head

Tottenham have won four of the last five meetings, but Palace took the most recent clash at Selhurst Park. Most games have been tight, with narrow scorelines the norm.

🧠 KickTheBookies Prediction

Palace’s home form and Spurs’ away struggles point towards another close contest. Expect a competitive game with goals at both ends.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Tottenham

💡 Betting Tips

Main pick: Both Teams To Score – both defences concede regularly.

Value angle: Crystal Palace draw no bet – strong home form against a shaky away side.

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FAQ: Crystal Palace vs Tottenham
Who will win Crystal Palace vs Tottenham?

KickTheBookies expects a tight game ending in a draw.

What is the KickTheBookies prediction?

Crystal Palace 1-1 Tottenham.

Will both teams score?

The model gives a 61% likelihood of BTTS.

Is Palace vs Spurs likely to be high scoring?

Goals are expected, but not a goal-fest.